Vanderbilt School of Nursing has harnessed its more than 100 years of expertise in education, practice and research into a library of online and hybrid learning designed for nurses at all stages of their careers. Whether you want to take a short, micro-credential course at your convenience or spend a few days in Nashville for an immersive leadership course, VUSN’s renowned faculty will share their expertise in courses tailored for working nurses.
Vanderbilt University School of Nursing Institutes
Vanderbilt University School of Nursing Institutes are designed to bring together health care professionals, educators, researchers, and administrators from around the globe.
Each Institute offers a dynamic and collaborative platform for participants to engage in innovative, interdisciplinary learning experiences from subject matter experts.
Exploring the latest trends, research, and best practices, not only in nursing, but a variety of health care topics, the institutes equip professionals with new knowledge or advanced proficiency.
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The Gold Standard: Elevating Delirium & Age-Friendly Health Care
June 26-27, 2025
Nashville, Tennessee
A comprehensive 2-day institute designed for health care professionals committed to advancing age-friendly care and delirium management.
FACTS Academy
Each spring, the HRSA NEPQR-SET grant hosts a Faculty Academy for Clinical Teaching in Simulation, where learners will participate in an immersive learning experience that will enhance skills in developing, implementing, and evaluating nursing simulations and debriefings, focusing on achieving competency-based outcomes for students.
Middle Tennessee Geriatric Workforce Enhancement Program (GWEP)
The Middle Tennessee Geriatric Workforce Enhancement Program (Middle TN GWEP) addresses Tennessee’s poor health rankings, dementia care needs, and health profession shortfall by integrating geriatrics into primary care delivery systems while increasing the pool of quality geriatric providers.
Professional Development, Vanderbilt-Style